Your pickups and amplifier can only reproduce what the strings give them.

SIT Power Groove PN1046 strings are made for players who want the familiar feel and control of a standard 10–46 set, but with a warmer, smoother response than typical nickel-plated steel strings.

The difference is the pure-nickel cover wrap. Pure nickel softens the sharp upper-end attack found in many modern string sets, allowing more of the guitar’s natural midrange, warmth, and character to come through. Notes remain clear and defined, but the overall response feels rounder and less aggressive.

That makes the PN1046 set a strong choice for blues, classic rock, rock and roll, roots music, vintage-inspired tones, and players whose guitar already sounds brighter than they would like.

Why Choose Pure Nickel?

Most modern electric guitar strings use nickel-plated steel, which tends to produce a brighter and more immediate attack.

Pure nickel gives you a smoother response with a warmer tonal balance. It can complement vintage-style pickups, tube amplifiers, single-coils, P-90s, humbuckers, and guitars that need a little less edge without losing note definition.

These strings will not manufacture “vintage tone” by themselves, but they can help your guitar sound fuller, feel smoother, and respond in a more controlled way.

Why the 10–46 Gauge Works

The PN1046 set gives you the familiar balance many electric guitar players already trust.

The .010 top string provides a more substantial feel than a 9-gauge set while still allowing comfortable bends and expressive lead work. The .046 low string keeps chords, riffs, and rhythm playing controlled without feeling excessively heavy.

Choose this set if you want:

• A familiar light 10–46 playing feel

• Warmer response than standard nickel-plated steel

• Smooth bends with enough resistance for control

• Fuller chords and balanced rhythm response

• Less harshness from an overly bright guitar

• A strong match for blues, classic rock, and vintage-inspired tones

• One versatile set for practice, recording, rehearsals, and live performance

Built for Feel and Consistency

The pure-nickel wound strings are wrapped over a hard-tempered hex core, providing a stable foundation with dependable feel and intonation.

SIT uses the same proven string-making technology found in its Power Wound line, replacing the nickel-plated steel wrap with pure nickel for players who prefer a warmer and smoother tonal character.

Verified Specifications

• Brand: SIT Strings

• Series: Power Groove

• Model: PN1046

• Gauge: Light

• Instrument: Six-string electric guitar

• String Gauges: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

• Wound-String Material: Pure nickel

• Core: Hard-tempered hex core

• Construction: Roundwound

• UPC: 649687102036

• Price: $8.99

Who Is This Set For?

The PN1046 is for the player who likes the dependable feel of 10–46 strings but wants something warmer and smoother than the usual modern electric guitar set.

They are especially worth trying if your guitar feels too bright, your bridge pickup sounds overly sharp, or you want a more rounded response for blues, classic rock, and expressive lead playing.

Sixx Gun Music

At Sixx Gun Music, we stock strings that give players a real reason to try something different.

The SIT Power Groove PN1046 set delivers a practical tonal change without forcing you to change the gauge you already know. You keep the familiar 10–46 feel while gaining the warmer, smoother character of pure nickel.

A smart string choice for players who want less harshness, more character, and a balanced everyday feel.